Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old free diver from Pembrokeshire, is sharing footage of marine life to encourage protection of Welsh waters.
Key facts
- •Iestyn Morgan is a 21-year-old free diver based in Pembrokeshire.
- •He spends between four and five hours at a time diving to the seabed.
- •Morgan credits his diving experiences with providing significant mental health benefits.
- •He actively shares footage of marine life on social media to raise awareness.
- •Morgan describes Welsh waters as being under severe environmental pressure.
Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old free diver from Pembrokeshire, is using his underwater experiences to advocate for the health of Welsh waters. Morgan, who spends up to five hours at a time diving to the seabed, describes his time in the ocean as beneficial for his mental health and aims to give back to the environment that provides him with joy.
Advocating for marine conservation
Morgan regularly documents his dives and shares footage of marine life on social media platforms. He stated that Welsh waters are currently under severe pressure and hopes that by showcasing the underwater world to others, he can contribute to its protection.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Science & Environment.
